In recent years, however, some Islamists have sought power in Turkey through non-violent means.

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Mr Tshisekedi, appointed and sacked as prime minister this week, bleats that he has the same aims as Mr Kabila but pursues them by non-violent means.

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In such circumstances, the struggle can be pursued through means that are, at least temporarily, non-violent.

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